281 cold soup recipes

A traditional Norwegian fish soup from Bergen with homemade fish stock, halibut (or cod), carrots, parsnips, leeks, and an egg yolk-enriched broth. Topped with parsley and sour cream.

Roasted garlic potato soup with crisp bacon, oven-roasted whole garlic heads, and russet potatoes simmered with onions and carrots. Lower-fat creamy soup with bold smoky-sweet depth.

Kotta Pilafi, a Greek chicken pilaf with cinnamon-spiced tomato rice cooked in one pot with golden-browned chicken breasts. Served with cold sour cream for a traditional contrast.

Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.

Low-fat Mediterranean white bean soup with artichokes, black olives, potatoes, and Italian herbs. A hearty, naturally vegan one-pot soup with bold Mediterranean flavors.

Southwestern sweet potato and corn soup with green chile, cumin, and red bell pepper, half-pureed for a thick and creamy texture. A naturally vegan, low-fat soup with bold Southwestern spice.

Hearty sausage soup with hot Italian sausage marinated in white wine and garlic, simmered with cabbage, tomatoes, and green chiles. A bold, spicy one-pot soup that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.

Creamy garlic soup pureed with potatoes, carrots, celery, and two whole bulbs of garlic. A vegan, no-cream soup where potatoes provide the silky body and garlic brings bold flavor.

Classic English Stilton cheese soup: onion, butter, milk, and a generous handful of grated Stilton in a simple flour-thickened broth. A bold British soup ready in under 40 minutes.

Pork steaks braised with red, green, and yellow bell peppers, fresh tomato, garlic, and onion soup mix into a rustic one-skillet dinner. A weeknight pork supper with a bold tri-pepper sauce.

Vietnamese sour fish head soup with tangy bamboo, fresh pineapple, and aromatic herbs. A bold, brothy bowl that wakes up your palate.

Creamy Southwestern grilled cactus soup with nopalitos, jicama, broccoli, corn, and melted cheese in a roux-thickened broth. A bold, one-of-a-kind bowl.

Leek and Stilton cheese soup made with a buttery roux base, slow-cooked leeks and onion, then blended smooth. A rich, creamy British classic with bold blue cheese flavor.

Twenty cloves of garlic and earthy mushrooms sautéed with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, simmered in chicken broth for bold, soul-warming soup.

Slow cooker Texas chili soup with ground turkey, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, green chilies, and a bold cumin-chili spice blend. Dump-and-go comfort in a bowl.

Velvety broccoli cheese soup with a bold Dijon mustard kick. Pureed stalks create a silky base while tender florets add texture in every spoonful.